In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs. The alleged justification for such a ban was to protect common loons and other diving birds. In the years following, several additional bills were passed which further impacted the use of lead tackle. Last year, SB 224 was considered, which would …
New Hampshire – Lead Sinker Ban (SB 89) to be Heard in Committee Read More »
On Tuesday, April 23, the Oregon House of Representatives resoundingly passed House Bill 2624, legislation that would allow local communities to decide if they would like the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to allow the use of dogs to manage cougar populations in their area. Designed to once again give wildlife managers the tools …
Oregon: Oregon Cougar Management Bill Clears House Read More »
On April 4, approximately 60 Washington legislators gathered at the Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club outside Olympia to participate in the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Shootout at Littlerock. Prior to hitting the trap course, legislators including Caucus Chair Senator Pam Roach took time to meet with Washington hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters and discuss issues of importance …
Washington: Washington Legislators Gather to Celebrate Outdoor Traditions Read More »
BATON ROUGE – Governor Bobby Jindal, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant are calling on Congress to allow the states to take control over management of the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. In a letter to Congressional leadership, the governors declared federal fisheries management “irretrievably …
Funding Approved by Governor Martin O’Malley and the 2013 General Assembly Annapolis, Maryland: Fishing and hunting is big business in America and the sportsmen of Maryland want to see more of their brethren spend their dollars doing so here. This was the message sent in October 2012 to Maryland’s Governor Martin O’Malley by the Maryland …
Promoting Maryland as America’s Premiere Destination to Fish and Hunt Read More »
April 12, 2013 (Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m., SB 1699-A will be heard by the New York Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. The bill was introduced by Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, and is cosponsored by several members of the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, including: Senators Andrew J. Lanza, George D. …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Crossbow Bill to Receive Hearing in New York Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from June 21 to 23 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages children to get involved with fishing by providing them with over 100 fishing rods and reels. You can help support CSF and enter …
On Friday, April 5, the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus was officially formed and became the 41st bipartisan Caucus in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses. Leadership of the newly formed Maine Caucus has been identified as Senators Troy Jackson and Tom Saviello, and Representatives Mike Shaw and Steve Wood. The Maine Caucus has an identified …
Maine: Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Established Read More »
On Tuesday, April 9, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law HB 797, which will help promote access to Maryland’s fishable waters by requiring transportation projects to consider the feasibility of providing and improving waterway access along the state’s roads and bridges. Lack of access is one of the primary reasons that lapsed anglers give …
Maryland: Pro-Angling Access Bill Signed into Law Read More »
On Wednesday, March 27, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first Caucus event of the year, with a luncheon at the Upham Walker House in Concord, New Hampshire. At the event, Senators Russell Prescott and Jeff Woodburn accepted leadership positions in the Caucus and will now serve as the Senate Co-Chairs alongside the …
New Hampshire: New Leadership Confirmed and Members Added At Caucus Luncheon Read More »
In January, CSF released state specific factsheets highlighting the economic impact from sportsmen and women in all 50 states. The state fact sheets follow the release of CSF’s national report, America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling the American Economy, which was released in mid-January. Intended to provide a series of “sound bites” that resonate within the outdoor …
April 10, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) – Maine SB 268 will be heard in the Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on Thursday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. SB 268, introduced by Senator Anne Haskell, would make it illegal to sell or use lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less, and measuring 2.5 …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Maine Lead Sinker Ban to be Heard in Committee Read More »
April 2, 2013 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce the recent partnership with Sports South, L.L.C., an established and celebrated leader in the sportsmen’s industry. With a contribution of $100,000, Sports South, the country’s oldest and largest single-source distributor of firearms and ammunition, has been recognized as a Diamond …
Sports South, L.L.C. Becomes CSF Diamond Level Sponsor Read More »
In August of 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 aimed at cutting the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years by mandating automatic spending caps on the federal government’s nondefense-related, mandatory and discretionary spending – known as sequestration. This legislation requires that 5.1% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …
CSF Sends Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Sequestration Read More »
On Thursday, March 14, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819). Click here to watch the archived hearing webcast. This bill will reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle (ORV) use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational …
Hearing Held on Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act Read More »
The Nevada Senate’s Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on S.B. 213, the poorly written anti-trapping legislation that would not only negatively impact trappers, but could also result in unintended consequences for those who use standard household pest control devices. S.B. 213 would place an unnecessary burden on Nevada trappers by resurrecting the …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Hearing on Nevada Anti-Trapping Measure Set for Tomorrow Read More »
Maryland HB 797, introduced by Delegate Maggie McIntosh, passed the Maryland House of Delegates on Monday, March 25, with a strong bipartisan vote of 130-3. HB 797, initially introduced on February 6, would help promote access to Maryland’s fishable waters by requiring transportation projects to consider the feasibility of waterway access along the state’s roads …
Maryland: Pro-Angling Access Bill Clears House, Heads to Senate Read More »
On March 22, 64 members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) signed on to a bipartisan letter addressed to Dan Ashe, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), supporting the nationwide delisting of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. The letter, signed by 59 Members of the House of Representatives and …
Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Sign on to Gray Wolf Letter Read More »
As one of the fundamental tenants of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, science is a crucial component of our country’s successful efforts to professionally manage wildlife in the public trust. Unfortunately, certain efforts at the state level seek to undermine the scientific evidence gathered by trained biologists by taking control away from state …
Nevada: Anti-Bear Hunting Measure Awaits Committee Hearing Read More »
On Tuesday, March 12, the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Annual Dinner to thank their members and the state’s conservation community for continued support of sportsmen’s initiatives. The dinner was widely attended by elected officials and also included representatives from state chapters of other conservation organizations such as the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, …
North Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Dinner Read More »
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